What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has announced that it would unveil a new naming system for Virus Variants. The system would be similar to the way tropical storms are named. What is the current method of naming Virus Strains? Currently, WHO and other agencies across the world refer to viruses and their… Continue reading New Naming System for Virus Variants
Tag: S&T_1
“Protein–Antibody Conjugates (PACs)” – A combination of biologics and Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are Protein–Antibody Conjugates or PACs?4 How are Biologics different from conventional drugs?5 What are Antibody Drug Conjugates? What is the News? A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences has developed a nanoparticle. This nanoparticle has the potential to revolutionize disease… Continue reading “Protein–Antibody Conjugates (PACs)” – A combination of biologics and Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
What is the News? Six young girls from Assam have developed a biodegradable and compostable yoga mat called ‘Moorhen Yoga Mat’. Note: The Mat was developed with the support of the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach(NECTAR). NECTAR is an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology(DST). About Moorhen Yoga Mat:… Continue reading Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
WHO warns against use of “Ivermectin” to treat Covid-19
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has recommended against the use of ‘ivermectin‘ drug for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Despite this, Ivermectin is still listed in India as a possible treatment option for mild COVID-19 patients under home isolation. About Ivermectin Drug: Ivermectin is an orally administered drug used to treat parasitic… Continue reading WHO warns against use of “Ivermectin” to treat Covid-19
“2-deoxy-D-glucose” – DRDO’s Anti-COVID drug
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG):4 Working Mechanism of the drug: What is the News? Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) has approved an anti-COVID drug named 2-deoxy-D-glucose(2-DG). The Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) developed this medicine for emergency use. However, independent experts have raised questions about the efficacy of the… Continue reading “2-deoxy-D-glucose” – DRDO’s Anti-COVID drug
WHO classifies Indian variant as “Variant of Concern”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Variant of Interest(VOI):4 Variant of Concern(VoC):5 Variants of High Consequence What is the News? The World Health Organization has classified the B.1.617 (variant first identified in India in 2020) as a Variant of Concern(VoC). Variant Classifications: Variants of a virus have one or more mutations that differentiate it from… Continue reading WHO classifies Indian variant as “Variant of Concern”
DCGI approves “2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG)” – an anti-COVID drug developed by DRDO
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG):4 Significance of this drug: What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has developed an anti-COVID drug named 2-deoxy-D-glucose(2-DG). Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) has approved this drug for emergency use. About 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG): 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) is an anti-Covid oral drug. It has… Continue reading DCGI approves “2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG)” – an anti-COVID drug developed by DRDO
First “genetically modified mosquitoes” released in US
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)?4 How does GMM work? What is the News? Biotech firm Oxitec has released its Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM) in Florida, USA. What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)? These are the mosquitoes whose genome has been altered using recombinant DNA technology. Their genome is altered in a… Continue reading First “genetically modified mosquitoes” released in US
New Malaria Vaccine Can be a Game Changer in Curtailing Malaria
Synopsis: Phase 2b clinical trials of R21/Matrix M (a new malaria vaccine) have shown the efficacy of 77%. It is a new version of RTS, S — another candidate against malaria. Experts believe that this new version could be a game-changer in curtailing the spread of malaria across the globe, especially during pandemic times. Contents1… Continue reading New Malaria Vaccine Can be a Game Changer in Curtailing Malaria
“Project Pyrasol” – A 2+2 project of Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
What is the News? CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai has inaugurated the Integrated Solar Dryer and Pyrolysis pilot plant. This plant and dryer focus on urban waste management. Also, this pyrolysis plant is the part of Indo-German project Pyrasol. About Project Pyrasol: Project Pyrasol is a part of the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre… Continue reading “Project Pyrasol” – A 2+2 project of Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
